Sports tour financial protection you can trust
With Edwin Doran, you get a tour made for your squad, not sold to it, and real confidence that your money is protected. Parents will ask about it, and so will your senior leaders. Here’s the answer: if something goes wrong, you won’t be out of pocket.
Travel acronyms can be confusing, so below is a short guide to what ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL are, how each one protects you, and which applies to your tour. The short version?
That leaves you free to focus on what matters: the fixtures, the coaching and a squad that comes home better for it.
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ABTOT: financial protection for tours without flights
ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust, is a government-approved body that has protected travellers’ money since 1993. Edwin Doran sports tours without flights are ABTOT protected through TTSS Limited, membership number 5724.
This protection is required by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, and ABTOT is how we meet it. It’s there in the background, so you never need to think about it.
How ABTOT protects your group should your operator financially fail
- If you haven’t travelled yet: you’ll get a refund.
- If you’re already away: where transport is part of your package, ABTOT makes sure your group gets home.
- Help while you’re abroad: if you ever need it, ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline is on 01702 811397.
Our ABTOT financial protection statement
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for TTSS Limited, membership number 5724, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for:
- Non-flight packages
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with TTSS Limited.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
You can find out more about ABTOT here: https://www.abtot.com/
ABTA: professional standards on every tour
ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents, is the UK’s largest travel association. Its members sell around £41 billion of holidays and travel arrangements each year, and the ABTA logo has been a sign of confidence for travellers for more than 75 years.
As an ABTA member, Edwin Doran Sports Tours commits to ABTA’s Code of Conduct. It sets clear standards for how we plan, sell and deliver your sports tour, from accurate information before you book to how we look after your group while you’re away.
What ABTA membership means for your school or club
- High professional standards: we follow ABTA’s Code of Conduct on every sports tour we organise.
- Clear, fair information: you’ll know exactly what’s included before you commit.
- Independent support: in the unlikely event of a dispute we can’t resolve together, ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution service is there to help.
- Expertise you can rely on: ABTA supports its members with guidance on travel law, health and safety and crisis management.
You can check our membership any time by searching for Edwin Doran Sports Tours, ABTA number Y2475, on the ABTA website.
ATOL: financial protection for tours with flights
ATOL, the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence, is a UK government financial protection scheme run by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). By law, any company selling flight-inclusive packages in the UK must hold an ATOL, and Edwin Doran Sports Tours is proud to be licensed. So whether your squad is flying to Europe or further afield, your tour is ATOL protected from the moment you pay.
How ATOL protects your group should your operator financially fail
- Your ATOL Certificate: when you book a sports tour with flights, we’ll send you an ATOL Certificate. It confirms exactly what’s protected, so keep it safe.
- Before you travel: if we’re unable to provide your sports tour due to financial failure, you’ll be entitled to a refund.
- While you’re away: the ATOL scheme makes sure your group can continue your sports tour or return home.
Edwin Doran Sports Tours ATOL number: 9992. You can check it on the CAA’s ATOL holder search.
Your protection at a glance
Edwin Doran Sports Tours is a trading name of TTSS Limited
ABTOT member number 5724 · ABTA number Y2475 · ATOL number 9992
ABTOT
A government-approved financial protection body.
Your money is refunded, or your group is brought home, if we can’t deliver your sports tour due to financial failure.
Applies to: all non-flight packages, including coach tours.
ABTA
The UK’s largest travel association.
We follow ABTA’s Code of Conduct, and you have independent support if you ever need to resolve a complaint.
Applies to: every Edwin Doran tour.
ATOL
A licence issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Your flight-inclusive sports tour is protected, and you receive an ATOL Certificate when you book.
Applies to: sports tours that include flights.
Why financial protection matters for your school or club
Organising a sports tour means answering to a lot of people. Our protection gives each of them a clear, confident answer.
Coaches, PE staff and team managers
One less thing to worry about, so you can focus on preparing your squad.
Senior leaders, bursars, governors and committees
Assurance that school, club and parent funds are protected, supporting your due diligence and Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) sign-off.
Parents, carers and players
Confidence that every payment towards the tour is safeguarded.
Frequently asked questions
Is my sports tour financially protected?
Yes. Tours without flights are protected by ABTOT, and tours with flights are protected by ATOL. We’re also ABTA members, so every tour is organised to ABTA’s Code of Conduct.
What’s the difference between ABTA and ATOL?
ABTA is a trade association that sets professional standards and offers independent complaints support. ATOL is a government scheme that financially protects trips that include flights.
What is ABTOT and is it as good as ABTA protection?
Yes. ABTOT is a government-approved body that financially protects non-flight packages under the Package Travel Regulations 2018. It gives your group the refund and repatriation protection the regulations require.
Do I need to do anything to be protected?
No. Protection applies automatically when you book. For trips with flights, keep the ATOL Certificate we send you.
How do I check your memberships?
Search for our numbers on the ABTA, ABTOT and CAA websites: ABTOT 5724 (TTSS Limited), ABTA Y2475, ATOL 9992.
Does financial protection replace travel insurance?
No. Financial protection covers you if a travel company fails. Travel insurance covers things like illness, accidents or lost luggage, so we recommend every group has both.
Book your next sports tour with confidence
With ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL behind every booking, you can plan knowing your squad is in safe hands. Explore our tours or talk to our friendly team about your plans.
